Quick tool coupler adapted to a sliding hammer

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates to a quick tool coupler adapted to a sliding hammer allowing quick change of its tools.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a quick tool coupler adapted to a sliding hammer allowing quick change of its tools.

[0003] 2. Description of the related art:

[0004] A search of prior art records has unveiled the following patents:

[0005] 1. CA 1,051,178 issued in 1979 to Brookover;

[0006] 2. U.S. Pat. No. 4,376,385 issued in 1983 to Davis;

[0007] 3. US Des. 272,798 issued in 1984 to York;

[0008] 4. U.S. Pat. No. 5,329,802 issued in 1994 to Nunez;

[0009] 5. US Des. 356,475 issued in 1995 to Boylan;

[0010] 6. U.S. Pat. No. 5,085,281 issued in 1992 to Selly;

[0011] 7. U.S. Pat. No. 5,109,739 issued in 1992 to Hull and al.;

[0012] 8. U.S. Pat. No. 5,727,418 issued in 1998 to Strozier;

[0013] 9. U.S. Pat. No. 5,365,648 issued in 1994 to Fuga; and

[0014] 10. U.S. Pat. No. 6,125,719 issued in 2000 to Lowther and al..

[0015] The patents to Fuga and Lowther are probably the most relevant. As can be seen, the patents differ from my application and do not show a quick tool coupler adapted to a sliding hammer allowing the technician to change its tools quickly.

[0016] It is well known to provide a sliding hammer with treaded tools for a multitude of technical applications. No sliding hammer or apparatus sold at the present on the market resolves the problem of tool coupling with effectiveness and simplicity the way this quick tool coupler does.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The gist of the invention is therefore to provide a simple, strong and effective way to quickly couple tools and/or apparatus together.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

[0018]FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a quick tool coupler made up of a reinforced cylinder, and provided with a tool shown in phantom lines;

[0019]FIG. 2 shows a cross-section view thereof;

[0020]FIG. 3 shows an exploded view thereof; and

[0021]FIG. 4 shows various tools that can be connected to the quick tool coupler.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, a quick tool coupler installed on a sliding hammer as shown in phantom lines, is made up of a reinforced cylinder (1) that allows the technician to connect a tool (7) quickly. As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the quick tool coupler comprises a female part (2) engaging the male part tool (7) in pushing on a compressor (4) and a spring (3) that is kept in position by means of a retainer (5) blocked by a fastener (6), and which the spring (3) allows the tool (7) to be blocked in position. FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of a quick tool coupler made up of a reinforced cylinder, and provided with a tool shown in phantom lines. FIG. 4 shows various tools that can be connected to the quick tool coupler. Although only a single embodiment of the present invention has been described and illustrated, the present invention is not limited to the features of this embodiment, but includes all variations and modifications within the scope of claims. 

The embodiments of the invention for which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed, are defined as follows:
 1. A quick tool coupler adapted to a sliding hammer, said quick tool coupler is made up of a reinforced cylinder allowing the technician to connect a tool quickly, the inside of said reinforced cylinder from said quick tool coupler comprises a female part engaging the male part tool in pushing on the compressor and the spring that is kept in position by means of a retainer blocked by a fastener, wherein said spring allows the tool to be blocked in position. 